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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1902

302 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 16

Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 2

THE election of alderman to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Alderman Filby took place on Monday, and the official declaration was made at noon the following day, when…

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The Proposed Council Chambers. (To the Editor of the “Cowra Guardian.”)

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 4 January 1902 · page 6

SIR,—It is easy to find fault with, and criticise, the actions of public bodies and men in authority. They are placed under a common microscope ; their doings are…

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Our Municipal Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 2

ONLY the other day I was perusing some old topics of mine relative to the Wyalong Municipal Council. What…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 10 January 1902 · page 3

THE last general meeting of the Condobolin Council was held on Monday evening. Present--Aldermen Stewart (Mayor), Leifermann, Owen, Stanley, Maitland, Milne,…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Friday 10 January 1902 · page 7

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday night, the Mayor and all the Aldermen being present:—…

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Municipal Council

Forbes Times · Saturday 11 January 1902 · page 8

THE following motions have been tabled for Tuesday next — The Mayor to move 1. That a sum not exceeding £287 15s 3d be…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 11 January 1902 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening. Present: The Mayor (W. S. Thomsom) and Aldermen Fisher, Harveyson, Halls,…

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Municipal Council. Special Meeting

Forbes Times · Saturday 11 January 1902 · page 3

Through the two meetings convened not obtaining a quorum the ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council lapsed, and a special meeting was held on Tuesday…

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Borough Council

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 11 January 1902 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting was held on Monday night.—Present—Ald [?] (Mayor), Links, Wes[?]…

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The Municipal Elections

Forbes Times · Saturday 11 January 1902 · page 4

We are fast drawing to the end of the municipal year, and as that time approaches the people should begin to think of the men whom they desire to represent them during the next triennial…

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Municipal Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 2

A special meeting of the Wyalong Municipal Council took place on Saturday night last. Present:—The Mayor (Ald Chudleigh), and Aldermen…

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Municipalism Gone Mad

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 2

MUNICIPALISM appears to be attaining some peculiar phases. In Sydney, anyone expectorating on the footpath is liable to a fine of not less than 10s…

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The Municipal List. (To the Editor of the Wyalong Star.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 2

SIR,—The Municipal List appears to be unsatisfactory to some people. With your permission, I will explain how this list has to be made out…

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Municipal

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 17 January 1902 · page 2

Very little interest is being, manifested in the approaching Municipal elections, only two of the three retiring men--Aldermen Stewart and T. Tasker--being mentioned as…

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Municipal Council. Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Forbes Times · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 3

THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council took place last Tuesday evening in the Council Chambers. There wars present—The Mayor (Mr. G. F. Hutch…

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THe Municipal List. (To the Editor)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

Sir.—The municipal list appears to be [?]ti factory to some people With your permission I will explain how this list has t[?]be made. The Council Clerk (not the…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 3

THE last general meeting of the Condobolin Council eventuated on Monday evening. Present--Aldermen Stewart (Mayor), T. Tasker, Owen, Maitland,…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 15

The usual meeting was held on Monday evening. Present: — The Mayor and Aldermen Close, Howard, Metcalfe, Tait, Fisher and Medlyn…

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A Municipal Tornado. Scalp-reaching Episodes

Western Champion · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 14

Actuated probably by the deire to fit ingly close a municipal year (whicn. has been notorious for disgraceful and hair-raising scenes) by a wild jamberoo,…

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Municipal

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 2

So far as can at present be gathered there is a possibility of neither of the three retiring aldermen seeking re election this year, while there is not a solitary name suggested…

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